K-12 Music Curriculum. July 2017

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1 K-12 Music Curriculum July 2017

2 Contents Acknowledgements 4 Music SAC Members 4 Yorkville CUSD 115 Mission Statements 4 K-12 Music Curriculum at-a-glance 4-13 Explanation of Coding and Numbering 14 K-12 Music Curriculum Outcomes and Components Kindergarten General Music First Grade General Music Second Grade General Music Third Grade General Music Fourth Grade General Music Fifth Grade General Music Sixth Grade Music Appreciation Sixth Grade Choir Seventh Grade Choir Eighth Grade Choir Freshman Choir Concert Choir Treble Choir Varsity Choir Madrigal Choir Fifth Grade Orchestra Sixth Grade Orchestra Yorkville CUSD #115 July

3 Seventh Grade Orchestra Eighth Grade Orchestra Concert Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Fifth Grade Band Sixth Grade Band Seventh Grade Band Seventh Grade Percussion Eighth Grade Band Eighth Grade Percussion Percussion Ensemble Concert Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Introduction to Guitar Basic Piano Keyboarding Forms and Resources Glossary 125 Appendix National Standards in Music Periodic changes will occur in these materials. The Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 maintains the right to make changes or corrections to this document in accordance with changes to Board of Education policy, the Common Core Learning Standards, and its own modification within the validation process. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

4 Acknowledgements Special thanks to the members of Yorkville CUSD 115 Music Department for their membership and contributions on the Music Subject Area Committee (SAC) in the creation of this curriculum. This team of professionals have demonstrated a passion for their work and a true commitment to the students we serve. Music SAC Members Dr. Nick Baughman Andy Fldoberg Jacqueline Paul Christy Motley Victor Anderson Chris Griffith Keira Mandley Victoria Perz Emily Beyer Kim Gyssler Ryan Martinez David Smith Stacie Bruton Rebecca Hof Mike McHugh Bobby Vriezen Maggie Davis Patrice Lawson Meredith Melvin Julie Fischer Michael Lipinski Yorkville CUSD 115 Music Subject Mission Statement Yorkville music students will pursue a lifelong relationship with music. K 12 Music Curriculum at a Glance Kindergarten General Music Students will create music through exploration using instruments and voice. Students will demonstrate introductory rhythmic proficiency of beat and tempo. Students will demonstrate melodic proficiency of high and low sounds and same and different patterns. Students will demonstrate introductory proficiency of voice choice, dynamics, and timbre. Students will evaluate a performance and describe the roles within the performance. First Grade General Music Students will produce tuneful singing and compose using iconic notation. Students will create, read, and perform simple rhythmic patterns. Students will demonstrate beginning proficiency of melodic contour and tuneful singing. Students will distinguish between beginning dynamics, texture, and timbre. Students will distinguish between same and different patterns. Students will describe specific roles in a performance and begin to formulate a musical opinion. Students will describe the role of music in storytelling. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

5 Second Grade General Music Students will compose using standard notation and perform simple melodies with accuracy. Students will create, read, and perform two measure rhythmic patterns. Students will demonstrate basic proficiency of melodic contour and tuneful singing using the pentatonic scale. Students will demonstrate basic texture and timbre. Students will collaborate to compose an AB instrumental piece. Students will demonstrate basic dynamics, tempo, and articulation. Students will demonstrate appropriate etiquette and analyze a performance in order to identify strengths and opportunities for growth. Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of Baroque composers, multi-movement form (including theme and variations), and instrument families. Third Grade General Music Students will demonstrate rhythm and pentatonic scale through improvising and composing. Students will create, read, and perform four measure rhythm patterns in 4/4. Students will compose, improvise, and perform simple melodies using the pentatonic scale. Students will identify varied textural elements and distinguish between symphonic instruments in varied musical examples. Students will arrange and perform a four section composition using A, B, and repeat signs. Students will demonstrate proficiency in intermediate dynamics, tempo, articulation, and tonality. Students will evaluate a performance to construct a reflective statement. Students will describe how composers use instrument timbre to influence characterization and storytelling. Fourth Grade General Music Students will sing and play simple melodies using diatonic scale and relate pitch names to their location on the treble staff. Students will compose, count, and perform eight measure rhythm patterns in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4. Students will relate pitches to their location on the treble staff, compose using pitch names, and improvise and perform using the diatonic scale. Students will analyze textural elements and instrument families. Students will compose and analyze a five-section piece using A, B, and C sections. Students will distinguish dynamics and tempos. Students will analyze a performance using a class-generated rubric to create a reflection. Students will demonstrate knowledge of opera, including its characteristics, varied styles and vocal techniques. Fifth Grade General Music Students will perform varied melodies and harmonies and will relate pitch names to their location on the bass staff and extended treble clef. Students will compose, count, and perform 16 measure rhythmic patterns and demonstrate proficiency in the use of fundamental rhythmic elements. Students will relate pitch names to their location on the bass staff and treble staff. Students will discern textural elements and instrument sounds from a given musical example. Students will collaborate in order to compose in a multi-movement form. Students will apply appropriate dynamics and tempo to a composition. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

6 Students will analyze a performance using a self-generated rubric to produce a reflection. Students will distinguish characteristics unique to ballet, musical theatre, and American jazz. Sixth Grade Music Appreciation Students will begin to appreciate the role that music plays in the wider context of history and society. Students will create, arrange, and perform an original work. Students will compare and contrast various cultural styles of music. Students will develop a composition using non-traditional notation. Students will evaluate the role of music in varied media. Students will summarize the development of musical style throughout history. Students will demonstrate fundamental ukulele technique, utilize basic terminology, and evaluate performance. Students will distinguish timbre characteristics and recommend instrumentation to support visual media. Sixth Grade Choir Students will perform choral literature demonstrating beginning vocal technique, music reading, and introductory ensemble skills. Students will demonstrate vocal technique in beginning choral literature. Students will apply music literacy skills in beginning choral literature. Students will perform with accurate pitch and intonation appropriate to beginning choral singing. Students will demonstrate introductory ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform and describe performances of self and others. Students will perform expressive elements in beginning choral literature. Students will describe music literature in relationship to history and culture. Seventh Grade Choir Students will perform intermediate middle school level choral music by demonstrating age appropriate vocal technique, music literacy, intonation and performance ensemble skills. Students will demonstrate basic vocal technique in intermediate middle school choral literature. Students will apply music literacy skills in intermediate middle school choral literature. Students will perform with proficient pitch and intonation appropriate to intermediate choral singing. Students will demonstrate intermediate middle school level ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform and critique performances of self and others. Students will perform expressive elements used in intermediate middle school choral literature. Students will relate music literature to history and culture. Eighth Grade Choir Students will perform intermediate middle school level choral music by demonstrating age appropriate vocal technique, music literacy, intonation and performance ensemble skills. Students will demonstrate basic vocal technique in advanced middle school choral literature. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

7 Students will apply music literacy skills in advanced middle school choral literature. Students will perform with proficient pitch and intonation appropriate to advanced middle school choral singing. Students will demonstrate advanced middle school level ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform and assess performances of self and others. Students will perform expressive elements used in advanced middle school choral literature. Students will distinguish music literature in relationship to history and culture. Freshman Choir Students will perform with age-appropriate vocal technique, beginning music theory, and basic musicality. Students will demonstrate basic vocal technique in beginning high school choral literature. Students will apply music literacy skills in beginning high school choral literature. Students will perform with accurate pitch and intonation appropriate to beginning high school choral singing. Students will demonstrate beginning high school level ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform and rate performances of self and others. Students will perform expressive elements used in beginning high school choral literature. Students will classify musical elements as they relate to history and culture in beginning high school choral literature. Concert Choir Students will perform with age-appropriate vocal technique, continued knowledge of music theory, and musicality. Students will demonstrate basic vocal technique in beginning to intermediate high school choral literature. Students will apply music literacy skills in beginning to intermediate high school choral literature. Students will perform with accurate pitch and intonation appropriate to beginning to intermediate high school choral singing. Students will demonstrate beginning to intermediate high school ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform and develop criteria to analyze performances of self and others. Students will perform expressive elements used in beginning to intermediate high school choral literature. Students will classify musical elements as they relate to history and culture in beginning to intermediate high school choral literature. Treble Choir Students will perform with age-appropriate vocal technique, intermediate knowledge of music theory, and independent musicality. Students will demonstrate intermediate vocal technique in intermediate high school choral literature. Students will apply music literacy skills in intermediate high school choral literature. Students will perform with accurate pitch and intonation appropriate to intermediate high school choral singing. Students will demonstrate intermediate high school level ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform and formulate an improvement plan with little guidance. Students will perform expressive elements used in intermediate high school literature. Students will classify musical elements as they relate to history and culture in intermediate high school choral literature. Varsity Choir Yorkville CUSD #115 July

8 Students will perform with age-appropriate vocal technique, advanced knowledge of music theory, and independent musicality. Students will demonstrate advanced vocal technique in intermediate to advanced high school choral literature. Students will apply music literacy skills in intermediate to advanced high school choral literature. Students will perform with accurate pitch and intonation appropriate to intermediate to advanced high school choral singing. Students will demonstrate intermediate to advanced high school level ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform and formulate an improvement plan independently. Students will perform expressive elements used in intermediate to advanced high school literature. Students will classify musical elements as they relate to history and culture in intermediate to advanced high school choral literature. Madrigal Choir Students will perform with age-appropriate vocal technique as it relates to Madrigal, chamber, and jazz literature, and will differentiate musical decisions as it relates to the performance literature. Students will demonstrate advanced vocal technique in advanced high school choral literature. Students will apply music literacy skills in advanced high school choral literature. Students will perform with accurate pitch and intonation appropriate to advanced high school choral singing. Students will demonstrate advanced high school level ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Students will perform individually and in groups and formulate an improvement plan independently. Students will perform expressive elements used in advanced high school literature. Students will classify musical elements as they relate to history and culture in advanced high school choral literature. Fifth Grade Orchestra Students will demonstrate fundamental tone production and intonation on string instruments, and utilize music terminology and theory concepts, and evaluate performances appropriate to grade 0-1 string literature. Students will demonstrate a quality tone on their instrument using proper playing technique, proper instrument maintenance and instrument care appropriate in grade 0-1 string literature. Students will demonstrate note reading skills using proper playing technique and proper tone production on their instruments appropriate to grade 0-1 string literature. Students will count and perform basic rhythms on their instrument appropriate to grade 0-1 string literature. Students will perform using expressive elements appropriate to grade 0-1 string literature. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal technique appropriate to grade 0-1 string literature. Students will evaluate performances and analyze grade 0-1 string literature. Students will perform forms of music found in grade 0-1 string literature. Sixth Grade Orchestra Students will demonstrate fundamental tone production and intonation on string instruments, and utilize music terminology and theory concepts, and evaluate performances appropriate to grade 1-2 string literature. Students will demonstrate a quality tone on their instrument using proper playing technique. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

9 Students will demonstrate note reading skills using proper playing technique and proper tone production on their instruments appropriate to grade 1-2 string literature. Students will count and perform basic rhythms on their instrument appropriate to grade 1-2 string literature. Students will perform using expressive elements appropriate to grade 1-2 string literature. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal technique appropriate to grade 1-2 string literature. Students will evaluate performances and analyze grade 1-2 string literature for growth. Students will perform forms of music found in grade 1-2 string literature. Seventh Grade Orchestra Students will demonstrate intonation, the fundamentals of shifting, and analyze their part in terms of ensemble balance appropriate to grade string literature. Students will demonstrate pitch accuracy and intonation using proper techniques on their instrument at an intermediate middle school level. Students will perform rhythms and time signatures common in grades string literature. Students will demonstrate intermediate tone quality using developing bowing techniques on string instruments. Students will apply expressive musical concepts appropriate to grades string literature. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms in grades string literature. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques at a proficient middle school level. Students will evaluate and analyze grades string literature. Eighth Grade Orchestra Students will demonstrate independent intonation adjustment and articulation on their instrument, and demonstrate shifting skills appropriate to grade 2-4 string literature. Students will demonstrate pitch accuracy and intonation using proper techniques on their instrument at an advanced middle school level. Students will perform rhythms and time signatures commonly found in grade 2-4 string literature. Students will demonstrate proficient tone quality using proper bowing techniques on string instruments. Students will apply expressive musical concepts appropriate to grades 2-4 string literature. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms in grades 2-4 string literature. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques at an advanced middle school level. Students will evaluate and analyze grades 2-4 string literature. Concert Orchestra Students will demonstrate a mature tone and articulation on their instrument, and demonstrate leadership skills appropriate to Grade string literature. Students will demonstrate pitch accuracy and intonation using proper techniques on their instrument. Students will perform rhythms and time signatures common in grades string literature. Students will demonstrate mature tone quality using proper bowing techniques on string instruments. Students will apply expressive musical concepts appropriate to grades string literature. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms in grades string literature. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques with assistance. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

10 Students will evaluate and analyze grades string literature. Symphony Orchestra Students will perform advanced literature for string and full orchestra with distinguished phrasing, articulation and musicality appropriate to Grade 4-6 string literature. Students will demonstrate advanced pitch accuracy and intonation using proper techniques on their instrument. Students will perform rhythms and time signatures common in grades string and full orchestra literature. Students will demonstrate mature tone quality using advanced bowing techniques on string instruments. Students will apply expressive musical concepts appropriate to grades string and full orchestra literature. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms in grades string and full orchestra literature. Students will develop and apply advanced ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques with limited guidance. Students will evaluate and analyze grade string and full orchestra literature. Fifth Grade Band Students will demonstrate fundamental wind and percussion instrumental technique, utilize music terminology, perform notes and rhythms in Grade music literature, and evaluate their own performance. Students will differentiate between and perform rhythms and time signatures typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will perform pitch and melody typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate written expression markings typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate productive ensemble behaviors. Students will apply appropriate instrument maintenance, care, and technique on wind and percussion instruments with director assistance. Students will apply written form markings typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will relate music to its role in culture and society with director assistance. Sixth Grade Band Students will demonstrate increased wind and percussion instrumental technique, collaborate to create a cohesive ensemble sound on grade 1-2 band literature, and evaluate their own performance. Students will differentiate between and perform rhythms, time signatures, and form typical of grade 1-2 wind and percussion literature. Students will perform pitch and melody typical of grade 1-2 wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate written expression typical of grade 1-2 wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate constructive and cohesive ensemble behaviors. Students will model appropriate instrument maintenance, care, and technique on wind and percussion instruments with limited director assistance. Students will relate music to its role in culture and society with director assistance. Seventh Grade Band Students will demonstrate a characteristic ensemble sound with support, and integrate individual instrumental parts and appropriate practice habits into grade wind and percussion literature. Students will utilize major and minor key signatures, enharmonics, and appropriate intonation typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

11 Students will perform rhythms typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will perform stylistic and expressive components typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will analyze and demonstrate aesthetic qualities of musical performance at a proficient middle school level. Students will analyze historical and cultural background of music in order to integrate the composer s intent into grade wind and percussion literature. Seventh Grade Percussion Students will demonstrate rudimental snare drum playing, technique, percussion ensemble playing, and reading and responding to pitch notation in grade percussion literature. Students will utilize major and minor key signatures, enharmonics, and appropriate intonation typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will perform rhythms typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate and perform musical fluency in different styles utilizing expressive components of performance typical of grades wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate and perform appropriate technique and ensemble skills on snare drum, bass drum, timpani, cymbals, and auxiliary percussion typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate independent musicianship through sight-reading at a proficient middle school level. Students will analyze historical and cultural background of music and integrate the composer s intent into grade wind and percussion literature. Eighth Grade Band Students will demonstrate a mature sense of intonation, balance, blend, range, technique, and individual accountability appropriate to grade wind and percussion literature. Students will utilize major and minor key signatures and apply intonation typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will utilize time signatures, rhythms, and tempo markings typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will perform stylistic and expressive components typical of grade wind and percussion literature. Students will analyze and demonstrate aesthetic qualities of musical performance at an advanced middle school level. Students will analyze historical and cultural background of music in order to integrate composer intent into the performance of grade woodwind and percussion literature. Eighth Grade Percussion Students will demonstrate technical facility through major and minor keys, scales, arpeggios, patterns and etudes, melodic sight-reading on mallet instruments, rudimental snare playing, percussion ensemble, technique on auxiliary percussion and stick and mallet selection in Grade percussion literature. Students will utilize major and minor key signatures and apply intonation typical of Grades wind and percussion literature. Students will utilize time signatures and rhythms and identify tempo markings typical of grades wind and percussion literature. Students will demonstrate fluency in musical styles and utilize expressive elements of performance typical of grades wind and percussion literature. Students will analyze and demonstrate aesthetic qualities of musical performance at an advanced middle school level. Students will demonstrate independent musicianship through sight-reading at an advanced middle school level. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

12 Students will analyze historical and cultural background of music and integrate composer intent into the performance of grade woodwind and percussion literature. Percussion Ensemble Students will demonstrate tone quality, technical skills, listening, and musicality appropriate to grade 2-4 percussion literature. Students will perform grade 2-4 percussion literature with advanced pitch accuracy, intonation, and tone quality. Students will perform rhythms and time signatures commonly found in grade 2-4 percussion literature. Students will interpret grade 2-4 percussion literature expressively with guidance. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques utilized in grade 2-4 percussion literature. Students will evaluate and analyze grade 2-4 percussion literature. Concert Band Students will demonstrate tone quality, technical skills, listening, and musicality appropriate to grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature. Students will perform grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature with advanced pitch accuracy, intonation, and tone quality. Students will perform rhythms and time signatures commonly found in grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques utilized in grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature. Students will interpret grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature expressively with guidance. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms characteristic of grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature. Students will differentiate key, scales, intervals, and tonality typical of grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature. Students will evaluate and analyze grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature. Symphonic Band Students will demonstrate proficient technique, tone quality, listening, and musicality appropriate to grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature. Students will perform grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature with advanced pitch accuracy, intonation, and tone quality. Students will perform rhythms and time signatures commonly found in grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques utilized in grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature. Students will interpret grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature expressively with limited guidance. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms characteristic of grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature. Students will differentiate key, scales, intervals, and tonality typical of grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature. Students will evaluate and analyze grade 3-4 wind and percussion literature. Wind Ensemble Students will demonstrate advanced technique, tone quality, listening, and musicality appropriate to grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature. Students will perform grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature with advanced pitch accuracy, intonation, and tone quality. Students will perform grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature with advanced rhythms and in advanced time signatures. Students will develop and apply ensemble skills and rehearsal techniques utilized in grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature. Students will interpret grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature expressively with limited or no guidance. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms characteristic of grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

13 Students will differentiate key, scales, intervals, and tonality typical of grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature. Students will evaluate and analyze grade 4-5 wind and percussion literature. Introduction to Guitar Students will demonstrate basic music theory and guitar performance technique. Students will demonstrate note reading skills using proper left hand playing technique. Students will utilize chord structure and key signatures in guitar performance. Students will count and perform basic rhythms on guitar though notation. Students will demonstrate proper tone production and various strumming and picking styles. Students will perform various styles, genres, and forms. Students will evaluate and analyze student and professional guitar performances. Basic Piano Keyboarding Students will demonstrate fundamental basic music theory and piano performance technique. Students will demonstrate note reading skills in beginning to intermediate level literature. Students will demonstrate rhythm reading skills in beginning to intermediate level literature. Students will demonstrate technical accuracy in beginning piano playing. Students will demonstrate musical expression in beginning piano playing. Students will demonstrate evaluative skills to create performance goals. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

14 Explanation of Coding and Numbering The following example provides clarification on the coding and numbering used for each of the grade level and course curriculums in District 115. Sample of Document Key Terms: Outcome a positive statement about what the students themselves will do, verbs that describe specific, measurable action, and that has an end result. Component knowing and understanding level thinking skills, both simple and complex. These skills are a result of students engaging in activities that may include questioning, research, experiments, collaboration, identification, analysis, summarization, and application. Explanation for Mu.CB.2 : Mu = Music (Subject area) CB = Concert Band (Grade level or course) 2 = Outcome number Explanation for Mu.CB.2.1 : Mu = Music (Subject area) CB = Concert Band (Grade level or course) 2 = Outcome number 1 = Component number Explanation for (NSM.9-12P.2.a): This indicates The National Standards in Music alignment. NSM = National Standards in Music 9-12 = Ninth through Twelfth Grade (Grade level(s)) P = Proficient/ A = Advanced 2 = The second National Standard in Music (National Standard) a = The first component of the second National Standard (National Standard Component) Mu.CB.2 Outcome: Students will perform rhythms and time signatures commonly found in grade 2-3 wind and percussion literature. Mu.CB.2.1 analyze and perform complex rhythms typical of grade level literature. (NSM.9-12P.2.a) Mu.CB.2.2 distinguish complex time signatures. (NSM.9-12P.2.b) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

15 Kindergarten General Music Focus: Students will create music through exploration using instruments and voice. Rhythm Mu.K.1 Students will demonstrate introductory rhythmic proficiency of beat and tempo. Mu.K.1.1 read iconic notation to perform short and long sounds (ta and ti-ti). (NSM.K-4.5) Mu.K.1.2 perform rhythmic patterns that include silent beat. (NSM.K-4.2) (NSM.K-4.5) Mu.K.1.3 identify fast and slow tempos while listening to musical examples. (NSM.K-4.6.c) Mu.K.1.4 echo four beat rhythmic pattern. (NSM.K-4.2.d) Mu.K.1.5 perform a steady beat at a given tempo. Melody Mu.K.2 Students will demonstrate melodic proficiency of high and low sounds and same and different patterns. Mu.K.2.1 perform using high and low using voice or pitched instruments. (NSM.K-4.1) Mu.K.2.2 identify same and different simple melodic patterns. (NSM.K-4.6.a) Timbre and Texture Mu.K.3 Students will demonstrate introductory proficiency of voice choice, dynamics, and timbre. Mu.K.3.1 identify voice choice from a given example (sing, speak, whisper, shout). (NSM.K-4.6) Mu.K.3.2 demonstrate voice choice (sing, speak, whisper, shout). (NSM.K-4.1) Mu.K.3.3 identify loud and quiet sounds when given a musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.c) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

16 Mu.K.3.4 perform loud and quiet sounds on voice and or instruments. (NSM.K-4.5.c) Reflection Mu.K.4 Students will evaluate a performance and describe the roles within the performance. Mu.K.4.1 describe the role of the audience in a performance through discussion. Mu.K.4.2 describe the role of the performer during a performance through discussion. Mu.K.4.3 evaluate grade level performance through discussion. (NSM.K-4.7.a) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

17 First Grade General Music Focus: Students will produce tuneful singing and compose using iconic notation. Rhythm Mu.1.1 Students will create, read, and perform simple rhythmic patterns. Mu Mu Mu Mu Mu Mu Mu identify quarter note, eighth note pair and quarter rest. (NSM.K-4.5) notate a four beat rhythmic pattern dictated by teacher using iconic notation. (NSM.K-4.5) compose a four beat rhythmic pattern using iconic notation. (NSM.K-4.4.b) perform four beat rhythm patterns on non-pitched instruments. (NSM.K-4.2) perform a steady beat of various tempos through movement. (NSM.K-4.6.e) perform a steady beat of various tempos on non-pitched instruments. (NSM.K-4.2) evaluate the tempo in a given musical example as fast or slow. (NSM.K-4.6.c.) Melody Mu.1.2 Students will demonstrate beginning proficiency of melodic contour and tuneful singing. Mu Mu Mu distinguish melodic contour aurally (up, down, stay the same). (NSM.K-4.6) perform simple melodies using so, la, mi with Curwen hand signs. (NSM.K-4.1) demonstrate tuneful singing using so, la, mi. (NSM.K-4.1) Timbre and Texture Mu.1.3 Students will distinguish between beginning dynamics, texture, and timbre. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

18 Mu Mu Mu perform various examples of thick and thin texture. (NSM.K-4.6.c) identify dynamics using forte and piano. (NSM.K-4.6.c) demonstrate the difference between forte and piano using voice or instruments. (NSM.K-4.1.b) Form Mu.1.4 Students will distinguish between same and different patterns. Mu Mu Mu perform call and response using voice or instrument. (NSM.K-4.1) identify AA and AB patterns in a musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.a) Perform AA and AB patterns. (NSM.K-4.1: NSM.K-4.2.d) Reflection Mu.1.5 Students will describe specific roles in a performance and begin to formulate a musical opinion. Mu Mu Mu Mu demonstrate age appropriate audience etiquette. (NSM.K-4.9.e) demonstrate age appropriate performer etiquette. analyze a piece of music to express their opinion. (NSM.K-4.7.b) evaluate grade level performance using grade appropriate vocabulary through discussion. (NSM.K-4.7.b) Music History and Culture Mu.1.6 Students will demonstrate the role of music in storytelling. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

19 Mu Mu Mu infer musical characters through listening examples such as Carnival of the Animals. role play an individual story from a piece of music. create and arrange music to accompany a simple poem, work of art, or story. (NSM.K-4.4.aNSM.K-4.4.b; NSM.K-4.4.c; NSM.K-4.8.b) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

20 2nd Grade General Music Focus: Students will compose using standard notation and perform simple melodies with accuracy. Rhythm Mu.2.1 Students will create, read, and perform two measure rhythmic patterns. Mu identify half note and half rest. (NSM.K-4.5) Mu notate a two measure rhythmic pattern dictated by teacher using standard notation. (NSM.K-4.5) Mu compose a two measure rhythmic pattern using standard notation. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Mu perform a two measure rhythm on a non-pitched instrument. (NSM.K-4.2) Melody Mu.2.2 Students will demonstrate basic proficiency of melodic contour and tuneful singing using the pentatonic scale. Mu describe the general contour of a melodic phrase. (NSM.K-4.6) Mu sing simple pentatonic melodies using Curwen hand signs. (NSM.K-4.1) Mu compose simple melodies using so, la, mi on pitched instruments. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Mu demonstrate tuneful singing using the pentatonic scale. (NSM.K-4.1) Timbre and Texture Mu.2.3 Students will demonstrate basic texture and timbre. Mu distinguish between solo and group in a musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.d) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

21 Mu demonstrate appropriate technique when playing various percussion instruments (strike, shake, scrape). Form Mu.2.4 Students will collaborate to compose an AB instrumental piece. Mu collaborate to compose an AB piece with set criteria. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Mu perform a piece in AB format. Mu utilize a double bar line in a composition. (NSM.K-4.6.c) Expression Mu.2.5 Students will demonstrate basic dynamics, tempo, and articulation. Mu identify crescendo and decrescendo in a musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.b) Mu perform crescendo and decrescendo. (NSM.K-4.2.a) Mu identify adagio, moderato, and allegro. (NSM.K-4.5.c) Mu perform adagio, moderato, and allegro through movement. Mu identify staccato and legato articulation in a musical example. Reflection Mu.2.6 Students will demonstrate appropriate etiquette and analyze a performance in order to identify strengths and opportunities for growth. Mu demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette with teacher guidance. (NSM.K-4.9.e) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

22 Mu demonstrate appropriate performance etiquette with teacher guidance. Mu defend opinion of a musical example using grade appropriate musical vocabulary. (NSM.K-4.7.b) Mu analyze grade level performance to formulate two areas of strength and two opportunities for growth. (NSM.K-4.7.a; NSM.K-4.7.b) Music History and Culture Mu.2.7 Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of them and variations and instrument families in an orchestra. Mu Define theme and variations as found in classic instrumental works (such as Young Person s Guide to Orchestra). (NSM.K-4.9.a) Mu Compose a variation based on a given theme. (NSM.K-4.6a) Mu Identify the four instrument families in an orchestra. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

23 3rd Grade General Music Focus: Students will demonstrate rhythm and pentatonic scale through improvising and composing. Rhythm Mu.3.1 Students will create, read, and perform four measure rhythm patterns in 4/4. Mu identify whole note, whole rest, and four sixteenth note group. (NSM.K-4.5) Mu notate a two measure rhythmic pattern in 4/4 dictated by the teacher using standard notation. (NSM.K-4.5) Mu compose a four measure rhythmic pattern in 4/4 using all known rhythmic notation. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Mu perform a four measure rhythm on a non-pitched instrument. (NSM.K-4.2) Mu define the purpose of a time signature (4/4). (NSM.K-4.6) Melody Mu.3.2 Students will compose, improvise, and perform simple melodies using the pentatonic scale. Mu compose simple melodies using the pentatonic scale on pitched instruments. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Mu improvise an answer to a melodic question using pentatonic scale on pitched instruments or voice. (NSM.K-4.3.a) Mu identify a standard treble clef. (NSM.K-4.5) Timbre and Texture Mu.3.3 Students will identify varied textural elements and distinguish between symphonic instruments in varied musical examples. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

24 Mu identify duet, trio (vocal and instrumental). (NSM.K-4.6.b; NSM.K-4.6.c) Mu analyze musical examples to distinguish two or three voices (vocal or instrumental). (NSM.K-4.6.c) Mu perform an ostinato or bordun (vocal or instrumental) that accompanies a melody. (NSM.K-4.2.f) Mu define the characteristics of the four instrument families. Mu distinguish between specific symphonic instruments from a solo musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.d) Form Mu.3.4 Students will arrange and perform a four section composition using A, B, and repeat signs. Mu arrange a four section composition using A and B sections. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Mu perform a four section composition. Mu define the purpose of a repeat sign. (NSM.K-4.6.c) Expression Mu.3.5 Students will demonstrate proficiency in intermediate dynamics, tempo, articulation, and tonality. Mu identify mezzo piano, mezzo forte, pianissimo, and fortissimo. (NSM.K-4.5.c; NSM.K-4.6.b) Mu perform a variety of dynamics appropriate to a musical example. (NSM.K-4.1.b; NSM.K-4.2.a) Mu Define andante. (NSM.K-4.5.c) Mu define the purpose of a subito. Mu describe the characteristics of major and minor tonality. (NSM.K-4.6.c) Mu perform fermata in a given musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.e) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

25 Reflection Mu.3.6 Students will evaluate a performance to construct a reflective statement. Mu demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette with limited teacher guidance. (NSM.K-4.9.e) Mu demonstrate appropriate performance etiquette with limited teacher guidance. Mu defend opinion of a musical example using grade appropriate musical vocabulary. (NSM.K-4.7.b) Mu critique grade level performance in order to produce a reflective statement with teacher guidance. (NSM.K-4.7.a; NSM.K-4.7.b) Music History and Culture Mu.3.7 Students will describe how composers use instrument timbre to influence characterization and storytelling. Mu describe the characteristics of a symphonic poem as found in a piece such as Peter and the Wolf. (NSM.K-4.9.a) Mu identify instrumental characterization as found in a piece such as Peter and the Wolf. (NSM.K-4.9.a) Mu describe how instrumental timbre can influence characterization. (NSM.K-4.9.b) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

26 4 Grade General Music th Focus: Students will sing and play simple melodies using diatonic scale and relate pitch names to their location on the treble staff Rhythm Mu.4.1 Students will compose, count, and perform eight measure rhythm patterns in 3/4 and 4/4. Mu identify dotted half note, four eighth note group, eighth note, and eighth rest. (NSM.K-4.5.a) Mu distinguish between single eighth note pairs and barred eighth notes. (NSM.K-4.5) Mu notate two sets of two 4/4 measure rhythmic patterns dictated by the teacher using standard notation. (NSM.K-4.5) Mu compose an eight measure rhythmic pattern using all known rhythmic notation in 3/4 or 4/4. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Mu perform an eight measure rhythmic pattern on a non-pitched instrument. (NSM.K-4.2) Mu count eight measure rhythm using district counting system. (NSM.K-4.5) Melody Mu.4.2 Students will relate pitches to their location on the treble staff, compose using pitch names, and improvise and perform using the diatonic scale. Mu Mu Mu Mu Mu Mu relate pitch names to their location on the treble staff. (NSM.K-4.5.b) compose a four measure melodic composition using the treble staff. (NSM.K-4.4.b) Perform a full diatonic scale using solfege. (NSM.K-4.5.b) analyze intervals to determine whether they are a step (2nd), skip (3rd), leap (4th or higher), or repeated pitch. (NSM.K-4.6) perform diatonic melodies on a pitched instrument (suggestion: recorder). (NSM.K-4.2) improvise two measures on pitched instruments. (NSM.K-4.3) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

27 Timbre and Texture Mu.4.3 Students will analyze textural elements and instrument families. Mu define quartet (vocal or instrumental). (NSM.K-4.6.c) Mu analyze musical examples to identify at least four voices (vocal or instrumental). (NSM.K-4.6.b) Mu perform a three layer texture using ostinatos or borduns. (NSM.K-4.1.d; NSM.K-4.2.f) Form Mu.4.4 Students will analyze a piece that will include up to three contrasting sections. Mu identify canon. (NSM.K-4.6.a) Mu Identify 1 st and 2 nd endings. Mu analyze the form of a given musical example that includes at least three contrasting sections. (NSM.K-4.6.b) Expression Mu.4.5 Students will distinguish dynamics and tempos. Mu identify largo, presto, accelerando, and ritardando. (NSM.K-4.5.c; NSM.K-4.6.b) Mu distinguish between all known dynamic symbols in a given musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.b) Mu describe tempo(s) in a given musical example. (NSM.K-4.6.b) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

28 Reflection Mu.4.6 Students will analyze a performance to create a reflection. Mu demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette with minimal teacher guidance. (NSM.K-4.9.e) Mu demonstrate appropriate performance etiquette with minimal teacher guidance. (NSM.K-4.9.d) Mu defend opinion of a musical example using grade appropriate music vocabulary. (NSM.K-4.7.b) Mu critique grade level performance in order to produce a reflective statement. (NSM.K-4.7.a; NSM.K-4.7.b) Music History and Culture Mu.4.7 Students will demonstrate knowledge of opera, including its characteristics, varied styles and vocal techniques. Mu describe the characteristics of an opera overture, aria, recitative, duet) (Suggestion: The Magic Flute) (NSM.K-4.9.a) Mu compare and contrast operatic vocal style to contemporary vocal style. (NSM.K-4.8.a) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

29 5th Grade General Music Focus: Students will perform varied melodies and harmonies and will relate pitch names to their location on the bass staff and extended treble clef. Rhythm Mu.5.1 Students will compose, count, and perform 12 measure rhythmic patterns and demonstrate proficiency in the use of fundamental rhythmic elements. Mu identify tied quarter notes and dotted quarter notes. (NSM.5-8.5) Mu explain the role of a dot when added to a note. (NSM c) Mu notate two sets of two 3/4 measure rhythmic patterns using standard notation dictated by the teacher. (NSM.5-8.5) Mu compose a 12 measure rhythmic pattern using all known rhythmic notation in 4/4 or 3/4. (NSM.5-8.4) Mu perform a 12 measure rhythmic pattern on a non-pitched instrument. (NSM.5-8.2) Melody Mu.5.2 Students will relate pitch names to their location on bass staff and treble staff Mu relate pitch names to their location on the bass staff. (NSM.5-8.5) Mu explain the purpose of a ledger line. (NSM.5-8.6) Mu relate pitch names to their location on the extended treble staff. (NSM.5-8.5) Mu compose a four measure melodic composition using either the bass or treble staff. (NSM.5-8.4) Timbre and Texture Mu.5.3 Students will discern textural elements and instrument sounds from a given musical example. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

30 Mu analyze musical examples to identify up to five voices (vocal or instrumental). (NSM b) Mu perform a four layer texture using ostinatos or borduns. (NSM d) Form Mu.5.4 Students will collaborate in order to compose in a multi-movement form. Students will... Mu identify rondo form (ABACA). Mu compose a class piece in rondo form. (NSM a) Mu identify coda, D.S al Fine, and D.C. al Coda in a musical example. Expression Mu.5.5 Students will apply appropriate dynamics and tempo to a composition. Mu arrange a composition to include dynamic markings. (NSM a) Mu arrange a composition to include tempo markings. (NSM a) Mu perform a composition using given dynamic markings. (NSM b; NSM b) Mu perform a composition using given tempo markings. (NSM b; NSM b) Reflection Mu.5.6 Students will analyze a performance to produce a reflection. Yorkville CUSD #115 July

31 Mu demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette independently. Mu demonstrate appropriate performance etiquette independently. Mu defend opinion of a musical example using grade appropriate music vocabulary. (NSM b) Mu critique grade level performance. (NSM b) Music History and Culture Mu.5.7 Students will distinguish characteristics unique to ballet, musical theatre, and American jazz. Mu identify the characteristics of ballet. (NSM a) Mu identify the characteristics of musical theatre. (NSM a; NSM a) Mu identify the characteristics of American jazz. (NSM b) Yorkville CUSD #115 July

32 6th Grade Music Appreciation Focus: Students will begin to appreciate the role that music plays in the wider context of history and society. Arranging and Story-telling Mu.6MA.1 Students will create, arrange, and perform an original work. Mu.6MA.1.1 write a libretto that illustrates a story. (NSM.5-8.9) Mu.6MA.1.2 arrange lyrics of a song to advance a plotline. (NSM.5-8.9) Mu.6MA.1.3 perform a student created work. (NSM a) World Music Mu.6MA.2 Students will compare and contrast various cultural styles of music. Mu.6MA.2.1 analyze music of varied cultures in order to compare and contrast instruments and musical style. (NSM b) Mu.6MA.2.2 apply knowledge of cultural traditions in order to influence performance. (NSM c) Mu.6MA.2.3 develop an informational presentation about a self-chosen culture highlighting society, traditions, and musical styles. (NSM a) Non-Traditional Composition Mu.6MA.3 Students will develop a composition using non-traditional notation. Mu.6MA.3.1 create a non-traditional composition using iconic notation. (NSM a, NSM c) Mu.6MA.3.2 develop a key to translate icons into sounds. (NSM.5-8.4) Yorkville CUSD #115 July